Reports said Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has begun consultations with the Japanese side on the passage of Japanese vessels through the Strait of Hormuz.

Abbas Araghchi, Iran's foreign minister. /Courtesy of Yonhap News

Kyodo News conducted a phone interview with Minister Araghchi on the 20th and reported this on the 21st.

In the phone interview, Minister Araghchi said, "We have not closed the strait, and the strait is open," and noted, "We are willing to allow the passage of Japan-related vessels after consultations."

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